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The Rail Barons on Board with Model Trains at the Historical Society

The Rail Barons on Board with Model Trains at the Historical Society

All on board for the holiday running of the Rail Barons display!

The Rail Barons will be in residence at the Historical Society and running the model train set-up every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 28 through Feb. 28, with a special holiday schedule that includes December 26, 28, 29, 30, and January 2.

The Rail Barons display includes HO-gauge model trains running on more than 200 feet of track, as well as a scale Erie Canal lock and 100 miniature buildings portraying Buffalo and Western New York at the turn of the 20th century.

Visitors to the train display will also enjoy access to the museum’s exhibits, including the new “Fact, Fiction & Spectacle: The Trial of Red Jacket,” which features several of the museum’s most remarkable artifacts, while telling an amazing story of one of our region’s well-known figures, the Seneca orator Red Jacket.

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What is a Terrorist?

What is a Terrorist?

The term "Terrorist" likely stirs your emotions, and makes you think of a certain type of person, maybe a religion, but does it make you think of animal rights? Probably not, unless you foolishly google Peta, and think very much inside the box, the word "terrorist" doesn't often relate to the animal rights movement. Freedom and terrorist are not often two words used in the same sentence, but for some, that freedom they are fighting for makes them a terrorist. 

On January 10th at 7pm Bold Native will be showing at The Screening Room at 3131 Sheridan Drive in Amherst. Tickets will be $5, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Farm Sanctuary and Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. Following the film will be a skype call with writer/director Denis Henry Hennelley.

Annunciation School Hosts Annual Christmas Program

Annunciation School Hosts Annual Christmas Program

Pre-K through eighth grade students from Annunciation School in Elma presented their annual Christmas program in Annunciation Church on December 16. The school is located at 7580 Clinton St.

Annunciation School currently serves the following districts: Alden, Alexander, Attica, East Aurora, Cheektowaga, Depew, Iroquois, Lancaster, Orchard Park and West Seneca. For more information or to arrange a tour of the school, please call 681-1327 or visit www.annunciationschoolelma.com.

Annunciation School “touches hearts, teaches minds and transforms lives!”

How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen

How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen

Dear Tom,

There is a low coolant warning on my ’99 Jeep Grand Cherokee that won't go away even though I had the coolant serviced. Also, the carpet is wet and slimy on the front passenger floor. Any help would be appreciated.

Theresa from Palo Alto, CA

Theresa,

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Snow Covered Bridge Sidewalks: Who Clears Them ?

The town of West Seneca is enforcing its sidewalk snow removal ordinance to make sure people are not forced to walk out in the street because of snow covered sidewalks.

 Most businesses along Union Road have complied but the town will send out warning letters to property owners who fail to do so. That could be followed by a court appearance ticket and the possibility of a $250 dollar fine for those don't remove the snow.

That prompted a caller to our tipline to question why there was still snow on the sidewalks of the bridge which carries Union Road over Cazenovia Creek. That bridge is used by some people to walk to the nearby Southgate Plaza or other businesses.

Forest of (Reusable) Evergreens Dressed for the Holidays on View at NYPA Visitors Center

Forest of (Reusable) Evergreens Dressed for the Holidays on View at NYPA Visitors Center

The spirit of the season stays in high gear into the new year at the New York Power Authority’ s (NYPA) Power Vista Visitors Center, where the Festival of Trees transforms the overpass into a winter wonderland.  The Festival of Trees features more than a dozen reusable trees decked out in holiday garb in various themes by local community organizations, including Opportunities Unlimited, the American Red Cross, Family and Children’s Services and the United Way of Greater Niagara. Take a break from it all and take in the beauty! Now through January 4

While you’re there, enjoy  the displays and interactive exhibits relating to the production of electricity, energy efficiency and the area’s history, plus spectacular views from the observation deck, 350 feet above the Niagara River Gorge.   Both parking and admission are always free of charge. The Niagara Power Vista is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5.

Sweet Home 53 - Starpoint 38

The Sweet Home boys basketball team tipped off the season with a 53-38 win against Starpoint.

The Panthers started the game with a 13-0 run and led the Spartans 20-2 after the first quarter.  Sweet Home playing their first game under new head coach Scott Martin, took control of the game with their pressure defense.  

Starpoint would rally in the second half, cutting the Sweet Home lead down to just seven points in the 4th quarter, but the Panthers were able to pull away for the win. 

#3 Rashaun Crule scored a game high 23 points to lead Sweet Home. 

#44 Cody Longwell led Starpoint with 14 points, #50 Matt Kroening added 12 points for the Spartans in the loss.